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🏆 UCL is ranked 9th globally in the 2026 QS World University Rankings for the third year in a row.

This marks our 14th year in the global top 10, reflecting the strength of our academic and employer reputation.

🔗 Learn more: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
#QSWUR
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🎙️From #UCLDisagreeing Well, The Bridge podcast continues its bold journey exploring how to disagree better in today’s polarised world. Student hosts and a conflict expert tackle the tough debates of our time.

Listen now 🎧:https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-well/the-bridge-podcast
November 7, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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UCL200 to launch with a spectacular sound and light experience! 💫

We can’t wait to welcome students, staff, alumni and our wider community and launching a year of celebrations for our 200th birthday!

📅11-13 February 2026.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/439g5Kk
UCL200 to launch with a spectacular sound and light experience: Save the date to celebrate together!
The countdown has officially begun! Save the date for UCL Illuminated – a spectacular sound and light experience that will kick off our bicentennial celebrations from 11-13 February 2026.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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New from #UCL: Faces of UCL, hosted by President & Provost Dr Michael Spence.

Ordinary people, extraordinary stories - from curating Egyptian artefacts to decoding dementia.

Listen now https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/ucls-bicentenary/faces-ucl-podcast

#UCLPodcasts
October 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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UCL undergraduates chosen as Millennium Fellows 2024-25

We congratulate 26 UCL students that have been selected as Millennium Fellows 2024-25 - the highest number of any UK university - to lead projects tackling the UN SDGs!

Read more: https://bit.ly/3WopBp1
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October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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People with sight loss have recovered reading vision after being treated with an electronic eye implant paired with augmented-reality glasses, reports a pioneering trial involving Mr Mahi Muqit @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
Study participant Sheila Irvine training with the device, wearing augmented-reality glasses while reading words on a screen Scans of the implant in a patient's eye
October 21, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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🧡 UCL students - join us Tue 4 Nov (10:00-11:30) at Nunn Hall (20 Bedford Way) for a quiet therapy-dogs drop-in session designed for neurodivergent students.

Free, but limited spaces, so please book ahead! 🐾

Book your spot: https://bit.ly/3LlCRIx
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October 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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📣 It’s time!

Applications for UCL postgraduate programmes are OPEN.

🌍 Study in London
🎓 Learn from world-leading academics
💼 Boost your career

Explore your options now: https://direc.to/nrN7

#UCLMastersMatter
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October 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Happy Bandi Chhor Divas to everyone celebrating!
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October 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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This year's theme for Black History Month is ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’, celebrating the profound contributions made by Black people throughout history and today. Share your book recommendations here: https://ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/BlackHistoryMonth2025
October 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating!
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October 20, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Thinking about postgraduate study at UCL?

Join our online sessions next week to hear directly from our Admissions and Student Funding teams, get practical advice, and ask your questions.

🔗 Register here: https://direc.to/nrPW

#UCLGraduateOpenEvents
October 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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UCL made its mark at this year’s political party conferences, bringing academic insight, student voices, and policy innovation to the national debate.

The annual conferences provide an invaluable opportunity for @ucl.ac.uk leaders, academics & students to influence and inform policy discussions.
UCL powers the conversation during party conference season
UCL made its mark at this year’s political party conferences, bringing academic insight, student voices, and policy innovation to the forefront of national debate.
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October 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Today is World Mental Heath Day

At UCL, researchers across disciplines are working to understand how our environments, societies, and technologies shape mental wellbeing - and how we can build healthier futures.

Explore the research and stories behind it: https://bit.ly/46zVlfm
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October 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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UCL President & Provost Dr Michael Spence was delighted to join the UK Prime Minister's trade visit to India this week, announcing exciting new collaborations in MedTech and assistive tech. A great opportunity to celebrate UK-India innovation #UCLandIndia

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UCL joins UK Prime Minister India visit and unveils new technology collaborations
UCL President & Provost Dr Michael Spence has joined UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s first official visit to India this week, advancing UCL’s strategic collaborations across technology and innova...
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October 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Thinking about studying at UCL East? Join us for an afternoon to:

✅ Explore our state-of-the-art facilities
✅ Hear from world-leading academics
✅ Get first-hand insights from current UCL students

🔗 Book your place now: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/open-days/undergraduate-open-days
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October 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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UCL has been rated as a leading university for knowledge exchange for the fifth year in a row in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

Read the news story: bit.ly/46tDarL

#KEF5

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UCL graphic announcing KEF success: bold text reads ‘A leading university for knowledge exchange - 5 years in a row,’ with ‘knowledge exchange’ highlighted in green; UCL logo top-right; photo of the UCL Portico with ‘WELCOME’ banners at the bottom.
September 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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“UCL pushed me out of my comfort zone - and helped me figure out what I want from life.”

From Muay Thai and student journalism to a year abroad in Madrid, Zoe reflects on growth, support, and next steps after graduation.

Read her story: https://bit.ly/4mRHuqS

#UCL
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October 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Make your Master’s matter.

A Master’s from UCL can take you further. Discover your potential at our graduate open events. 💻🌍

🔗 https://direc.to/nrqp

#UCLGraduateOpenEvents
October 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Celebrate Black History Month at UCL 🖤

Join us this October for poetry, exhibitions, panels and socials, honouring Black voices and culture.

🔗 Find out more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oct/black-history-month-2025-ucl

#BHM2025 #PowerAndPride
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October 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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UCL has been rated as a leading university for knowledge exchange for the fifth year in a row in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

Read the news story: bit.ly/46tDarL

#KEF5

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UCL graphic announcing KEF success: bold text reads ‘A leading university for knowledge exchange - 5 years in a row,’ with ‘knowledge exchange’ highlighted in green; UCL logo top-right; photo of the UCL Portico with ‘WELCOME’ banners at the bottom.
September 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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We’re officially underway for 2025-26 and our campuses are buzzing with life and energy again!

Explore this page for everything you need to get started: Welcome events, askUCL, support services and term dates. 🔗
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/new-students
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September 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Wishing a Happy New Year to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah!
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September 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Can the interests of ethnic minority voters be represented by right-wing parties? ✔️
‘The Bridge’ podcast from UCL sees an electric debate between Albie Amankona and Nels Abbey on this timely topic.

Catch it now: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-well/the-bridge-podcast #UCLDisagreeingWell
September 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Could these companies be turning their backs at precisely the wrong moment?, asks @profgeraintrees.bsky.social after US firm Merck put the brakes on a £1 billion London research centre & AstraZeneca said it would pause a £200m investment to expand its research and development arm in Cambridge
Why Merck and AstraZeneca may regret turning their back on Britain
The pair may have gone cold on the UK but start-ups and university spinouts here are using AI to revolutionise drug discovery
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September 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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A week of celebration, reflection, and pride.

Congratulations to all our graduates — your journey is just beginning.

Here are some of our favourite moments from this week. 🎓

#UCLGrad 💜
UCL President and Provost Michael Spence presenting an award to a Graduate, in traditional ceremonial robes posing on stage at a graduation ceremony, with a large screen in the background displaying additional graduates. Graduate in cap and gown joyfully hugging another person at an outdoor graduation ceremony. A group of graduates joyfully tossing their caps in the air, celebrating outdoors on a balcony with city views in the background. Graduate walking across the state at UCL graduation ceremony, with audience and floral decorations visible in the background.
September 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM